Efficacy of Oral Iron Supplementation in Treating Female Pattern Hair Loss with Low Serum Ferritin: A Pilot Study

October 2023 in “ Siriraj Medical Journal ”

Daranporn Triwongwaranat, Kanchalit Thanomkitti, Supisara Wongdama, Nuttagarn Jantanapornchai, Chanika Subchookul, Chayanee Likitwattananurak, Noldtawat Viriyaskultorn, Supenya Varothai, Rattapon Thuangtong

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TLDR Taking iron pills does not improve hair loss treatment in women with low iron compared to using minoxidil alone.

The study investigated the effectiveness of oral iron supplementation in treating female pattern hair loss (FPHL) in patients with iron deficiency (ID). The results showed that oral iron supplementation, when used in conjunction with topical 3% minoxidil, was not more effective than using topical 3% minoxidil alone in treating FPHL and ID. This suggests that oral iron supplementation may not provide additional benefits in the treatment of FPHL in patients with ID.

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The conversation discusses potential vitamin deficiencies leading to hair loss, with a focus on Vitamin D and iron. Some individuals are using finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss, while others consider vitamin supplementation due to deficiencies.

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A user asked if collagen or hair growth supplements made their hair thicker. Another user suggested that Vitamin D might help if deficient.

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research Iron and Hair Loss in Women: What Is Deficiency? This Is the Real Question!

8 citations, February 2007 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

Higher serum ferritin levels than currently used might be needed to rule out iron deficiency in women with hair loss.